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Ransomware Research
DarkBit Ransomware
DarkBit is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- DarkBit
- First Seen
- February 1, 2023
How DarkBit ransomware works
File modification behavior
DarkBit updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
DarkBit modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .Darkbit
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, DarkBit displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with DarkBit ransomware:
- sb_373999_bs
- 8curse.exe
- 重要書類.exe
- darkbit.exe
About this analysis
This DarkBit ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like DarkBit.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects DarkBit inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify DarkBit across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.